Extra-mural Evening Language Courses

Chinese

Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture

This course teaches a basic ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Chinese and introduces some central aspects of Chinese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.

Post-beginners' Chinese

Continuing from the introduction to Chinese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Chinese and their knowledge of the Chinese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with.

Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m.
starting 23 Sept. 2014

Japanese

Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture

This course teaches a basic 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.

Thursday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 25 Sept. 2014.

Post-beginners Japanese

Continuing from the introduction to Japanese language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' 'survival' repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also dealt with.

Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 23 Sept. 2014.

Intermediate Japanese

This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed post-beginners Japanese. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.

Turkish

Introduction to Turkish Language and Culture

This course teaches basic spoken Turkish for everyday communication and introduces some central aspects of Turkish culture. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.

Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 23 Sept. 2014.

Post-beginners’ Turkish

Continuing from the introduction to Turkish language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners’ communicative capacity in spoken Turkish and their familiarity with Turkish culture.

Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 24 Sept. 2014.

Intermediate Turkish

This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed Post-beginners’ Turkish. It will take place only if there are sufficient enrolments to make it viable.

Thursday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 25 Sept. 2014.

Korean

Introduction to Korean Language and Culture

Learn a basic survival repertoire of spoken Korean and some central aspects of Korean culture, including the unique and easy to learn writing system (Hangul). As much use as possible is made of authentic Korean materials.

Wednesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 24 Sept. 2014.

Post-beginners' Korean Language and Culture

Continuing from the introduction to Korean language and culture, this course is designed to extend learners' basic repertoire of spoken Korean and their familiarity with the Korean writing system. Aspects of Korean culture are also explored.

Tuesday 6.30 - 8.30p.m. starting 23 Sept. 2014.

How to Apply

The duration of all the above courses is twenty-four weeks, divided into two terms (twelve + twelve). They are held in CLCS (follow signs for the Language Centre), Level 4, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.

The fee for 2013-2014 is €395, payable in advance (reduced fee for unemployed persons and those in receipt of social welfare pension).

Please note: You must be 18 years of age or older to enrol in the CLCS Extra-mural Evening Language Courses.